Dementia Adviser

Job Description

Contract Type: PermanentLocation: Community Based in South DevonSalary: £20,872 - £22,143 pro rata per annum (depending on skills and experience)Working Hours: 28 Per WeekClosing Date: 08 September 2022Interview Date: 16th September 2022 - Plymouth, PL2Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23.59 on the closing date.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.Our Dementia Support Workers work hard every day to make a true difference in peoples lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also havevarious learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimers Society.This role does not include personal care responsibilities.About Alzheimers SocietyWho we areAlzheimers Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia.What we wantWe will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.What we doWe support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.No matter whoever you are, whatever youre going through, you can turn to Alzheimers Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step.We join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change thatll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the futureHow we do itWere the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia.About the roleWe are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills to join our team. This exciting role is part of the Devon & Torbay Dementia Advisor Service which provides information and support to people with dementia, their carers andwider family or friends.As a Dementia Adviser, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide information support and guidance to people living with dementia and their carers; helping them to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and put them in morecontrol of their lives. We promote a person-centred service so that our support is unique to each individual, based upon their own aspirations and needs.The service provided is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs. In this role you will also be required to develop professional relationships with statutory and voluntary organisations across South Devonto deliver seamless support to individuals and will be delivered in a variety of ways: face to face, by phone, letter, or email and by attending post diagnostic clinics.About youYou will have:

• The ability to assess and evaluate client need which is essential along with good organisational and time management skills to manage a caseload effectively.
• Experience of record keeping, and report writing.
• Passion to support people to maintain their independence improving their sense of well-being, putting them in more control of their lives and the understanding of the needs of people affected by dementia.
• An understanding of the need for client confidentially.
• Great communication skills, adapting your approach to ensure understanding at all levels.
• Networking and influencing skills and the ability to manage several tasks at once and keep yourself motivated to perform under pressure.
• Good IT skills and experience working with databases.
• Ability to travel independently across South Devon.
• Experience of face-to-face, telephone and virtual technology service delivery.
• A broad understanding of statutory and voluntary services.
• Experience of working with and role managing volunteers is desirable.

This is a great opportunity to join our team providing personalised support to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers and to promote our amazing service and build relationships with a range of health and social care professionals, and the Voluntaryand Private sector.The post will involve working in peoples homes and in a range of community settings; therefore, a DBS disclosure will be required.You may have experience of the following: Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.Ref: 135 886